Tree ring dating from archaeological excavation sites is used in conjunction with other chronological evidence to estimate occupation dates of prehistoric Indian ruins in the southwest US. It is thought that Burnt Mesa pueblo was occupied around 1300AD. Ten samples were taken and mean (x bar) of 1268 and a standard deviation of 35.38 years. Does the data indicate that the mean of the tree ring dates differ from the population mean of the 1300AD?

A)State the null and alternate hypotheses

B) Calculate the appropriate test statistic

C) Sketch the appropriate curve and shade the area under the curve you want to find.

D) Calculate/find/determine the appropriate p - value

E) Conclude the test.

F) Interpret your answer within the context of the problem. Use a level of significance = .01